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Pointed Questions on Sewing Trivia Quiz

What do you know? - I'm still learning - some good info here.

A multiple-choice quiz by embeealex. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
embeealex

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,771

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

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3281

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Question 1 of 15

1. What did Native Americans use for sewing and needlework? Hint

beads

sinew

porcupine quills

all of these

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the common seam-allowance on American patterns? Hint

one-tenth foot

three centimeters

five-eighths of an inch

one-half ell

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Question 3 of 15

3. How wide is the average cotton quilting fabric? Hint

54 inches

36 inches

48 to 60 inches

44 inches

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Question 4 of 15

4. How would you test a scrap of fabric to see if it was silk? Hint

Stretch it

Rub it on a piece of sandpaper

Wash it

Try to set it on fire

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Question 5 of 15

5. What part of your body closely equals a yard? Hint

From your hip bone to the floor

Your foot x 4

Distance from your nose to your fingertips

Distance between both your outstretched hands

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Question 6 of 15

6. When working with long lengths of fabric, such as in curtains or drapes, what must you do first? Hint

clip the selvedges

measure the drops and then cut

find the repeats in the pattern

wash the fabric to be used

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which expression is said to be derived from the amount of fabric was needed to make the most fancy coat for a man of fashion? Hint

dressed up to the nines

six feet under

the whole nine yards

fourth and ten

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Question 8 of 15

8. A Roman shade is to an Austrian shade as: Hint

blackout is to sheer

straight is to puffy

tapestry is to floral

operable is inoperable

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is Silamide? Hint

hand lotion for seamstresses

sewing machine oil

waxed thread

handgun lubricant

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Question 10 of 15

10. Most home decor fabrics are: Hint

all of these

stain resistant

easily pattern matched

at least 54" wide

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Question 11 of 15

11. When fitting pants to men or women, what is the measurement needed to prevent wrinkles below the waist? Hint

inseam

crotch length

waist

hip

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Question 12 of 15

12. What does the 'hand' of a fabric mean? Hint

how wide it is

suppleness

its washability

can you see through it

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the only true way to be sure you are cutting a fabric on grain? Hint

lay it out on a lined cutting board

pull a thread from selvedge to selvedge

fold it selvedge to selvedge

use the arrows on your pattern

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Question 14 of 15

14. When making a garment out of plaid fabric, how much yardage do you need to add to the pattern yardage recommendation to allow for matching? Hint

nothing

add one yard

double the yardage

at least one quarter of total added

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Question 15 of 15

15. How often do sewing machine manufacturers advise that you replace your needle? Hint

6 hours continous use

if you change the pressure foot

every time you start a new project

it hasn't been used for 6 months

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What did Native Americans use for sewing and needlework?

Answer: all of these

Porcupine quills were used in woven decorations.

2. What is the common seam-allowance on American patterns?

Answer: five-eighths of an inch

Patterns were developed in Europe and still hold to the convention of the metric system. 1.5cm equals five-eighths inch. (1" = 2.54cm)

3. How wide is the average cotton quilting fabric?

Answer: 44 inches

Originally quilts were made from scraps or recycled fabrics. Today fabrics are milled especially for quilting to minimize waste.

4. How would you test a scrap of fabric to see if it was silk?

Answer: Try to set it on fire

Burned silk smells just like burned hair.

5. What part of your body closely equals a yard?

Answer: Distance from your nose to your fingertips

This measurement was established in England long before the metric system.

6. When working with long lengths of fabric, such as in curtains or drapes, what must you do first?

Answer: clip the selvedges

Selvedges are tightly woven and should be clipped to be sure the fabric lies flat and naturally for cutting.

7. Which expression is said to be derived from the amount of fabric was needed to make the most fancy coat for a man of fashion?

Answer: the whole nine yards

In England of the early 1700s the upper classes went to great excess and nine yards of single-fold fabric is approximately the amount of fabric needed for a good three-piece suit, so the explanation bears some merit.

8. A Roman shade is to an Austrian shade as:

Answer: straight is to puffy

Roman shades are usually practical and showcase patterned or textured fabric, while Austrians are usually decorative and used for diffusing light.

9. What is Silamide?

Answer: waxed thread

This pre-waxed thread makes hand-work a breeze.

10. Most home decor fabrics are:

Answer: all of these

Wider widths, Scotchguard or Teflon are found even in the lower price ranges of home decor fabrics which are all designed to be matched.

11. When fitting pants to men or women, what is the measurement needed to prevent wrinkles below the waist?

Answer: crotch length

This measurement is taken from front waistline to back while the client is sitting and ease is added.

12. What does the 'hand' of a fabric mean?

Answer: suppleness

A designer must learn to feel sizing and have an understanding of how a fabric will 'drape' or conform to its intended use.

13. What is the only true way to be sure you are cutting a fabric on grain?

Answer: pull a thread from selvedge to selvedge

Fabric can become incredibly twisted after being stored on bolts or rolls.

14. When making a garment out of plaid fabric, how much yardage do you need to add to the pattern yardage recommendation to allow for matching?

Answer: at least one quarter of total added

Plaids are often uneven and can take up large amounts of fabric to achieve a look that is worth all your work.

15. How often do sewing machine manufacturers advise that you replace your needle?

Answer: 6 hours continous use

Believe it or not, worn, burred, slightly bent needles are the major cause of problems in sewing machines and sergers.

Source: Author embeealex

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